Landsman Charles Moore was a sailor in the U.S. Navy who received the Medal of Honor for his actions on December 25, 1863 off Legareville, Stono River, John's Island, South Carolina during the Civil War. At the time he was serving with U.S. Steam Gunboat Marblehead. Moore was about 24 years old.
3 other service members also received the Medal of Honor for actions on the same day.
Moore was born in 1839. His Medal of Honor is credited to New York, New York. His medal is held by Naval Historical Center, Washington Navy Yard, Washington, DC.
Moore is one of 1,525 Medal of Honor recipients from the Civil War and one of 678 credited to New York.
Official Medal of Honor citation
Served on board the U.S. steam gunboat Marblehead off Legareville, Stono River, 25 December 1863, during an engagement with the enemy on John's Island. Wounded in the fierce battle, Moore returned to his quarters until so exhausted by loss of blood that he had to be taken below. This engagement resulted in the enemy's abandonment of his positions, leaving a caisson and one gun behind.
Citation text: U.S. Government, public domain.
Timeline
- 1839Born
- December 25, 1863Act of valor — off Legareville, Stono River, John's Island, South CarolinaAge about 24. U.S. Steam Gunboat Marblehead
